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Chicago Cubs Purchase the Contract of Kyle McGowin

It was announced on Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contract of veteran pitcher Kyle McGowin. The former big leaguer comes from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League.

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The Cubs starting rotation has been outstanding. What happens when Kyle Hendricks comes back?

This is, of course, a good problem to have. The five men currently in the Cubs starting rotation — Shōta Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, Justin Steele and Hayden Wesneski — have combined for 23 starts so far this year.

Kyle McGowin News / Cubs Insider / 32 minutes ago

Cubs Add Former Nationals Righty Kyle McGowin on Minors Deal

Per an announcement from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League, the Cubs have purchased the contract of 32-year-old righty Kyle McGowin.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 38 minutes ago

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 69% Playoff Odds, 86 Projected Wins

The Cubs enter Friday’s action with a 22-16 record that sees them locked in a virtual tie with the Brewers atop the NL Central. That they’ve managed to do it while dealing with more than their share of injury attrition says that maybe, just maybe, this is a pretty good team.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 10 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Bote’s 2 HRs not enough as Iowa falls to Columbus in 10 innings

Three losses and some rain among the top four affiliates. Just as a heads-up, Cade Horton is scheduled to pitch for Iowa tomorrow (Friday). A whole lotta rain today.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Cubs hoping to shake hitting funk in Pittsburgh

The Chicago Cubs will look to bounce back from a tough offensive showing when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 51 minutes ago

A tale of three Cubs walk-off home runs

Tuesday night at Wrigley was magical. But so were a couple of other Cubs walk-offs. Walk-offs always feel like a little bit of magic. Whether they are a single to drive in a run during a tie game or the slow build of walks and hits and disaster before runs inevitably cross the plate, they build a ton of drama and enthrall the audience.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / May 8

Cody Bellinger, Cubs chase series win over Padres

A stint on the injured list did little to cool down the hot bat of Cody Bellinger. Fresh off a three-hit performance, Bellinger will look to continue his good fortune at the plate Wednesday afternoon when his Chicago Cubs and the visiting San Diego Padres play the rubber match of a three-game series.

Willson Contreras News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs Slugger Endures Fracture, Return Unknown

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras suffered a fractured forearm during his game with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Contreras broke in with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and played on their World Series championship team.

Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / May 7

Michael Busch's blast sends to Cubs win over Padres

Michael Busch homered to lead off the ninth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a walk-off, 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Busch deposited a first-pitch fastball from Enyel De Los Santos (1-2) over the wall in right-center field.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 5/7

The Cubs play tonight with a 21-15 record and are in first place in the National League Central. They lost the first game of the series to the Padres last night, six to three, but will look to rebound tonight.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his first pitch before Cubs game

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his ceremonial first pitch before Cubs game

Let’s just say that Edey probably wishes the video never came out with how badly he missed the catcher.

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

Way-too-early Top 25 for the 2024-25 NCAA men's basketball season

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Seiya Suzuki News / On Tap Sports Net / May 7

Cubs Injury Updates: Seiya Suzuki Beginning Rehab Assignment

The Chicago Cubs' health as a team is greatly improving. On Monday, Justin Steele returned to the mound and pitched 4.2 scoreless innings. On Tuesday, news of Cody Bellinger's activation was confirmed by Craig Counsell on the radio.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that outfielder Cody Bellinger will be activated from the injured list.

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Dexter Fowler News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs' All-Star Walks Across Stage as a College Graduate in Awesome Moment

In a very cool moment, former All-Star outfielder Dexter Fowler walked across the stage at Penn State this week with a college degree. The MLB "X" account

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Cubs Superb Starting Pitching Has Kept Them Afloat Despite Injuries

Through 36 games, the Chicago Cubs find themselves sitting at 21-15, just percentage points behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. This comes as a welcome surprise to Cubs fans considering the string of injuries this team has faced from the start of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 3 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Boss Talks When Injured Slugger Could Rejoin Team

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Monday about the status of a few injured players, including center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who is on the injured list with two right rib fractures, ran the bases and did other baseball activities as he prepares to come off the injured list.

Kyle Hendricks News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 7

Chicago Cubs Set Starting Pitcher’s Next Injury Rehab Start for Tuesday

Kyle Hendricks isn’t ready to return to the Chicago Cubs just yet. MLB.com reported on Monday that Hendricks would make another injury rehab start with Triple-A Iowa, with this one set for Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / May 6

Opinion: Cubs Starting Rotation is Starting to Get Crowded

And the Bullpen Could Benefit. Going into the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs starting rotation looked to have depth if not a lot of front-end talent. Well, there has certainly been some depth displayed.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 4/29-5/5

The Chicago Cubs‘ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / May 6

Chicago Cubs Offer Encouraging Update On Two Injured Stars

The Chicago Cubs have had some poor injury luck at the start of the 2024 MLB season. Their roster has yet to be whole as we enter the second week of May, but they could be getting close to having all of their regulars back in the mix as early as this week.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago